What Erdogan's victory means for Turkey-and the world

THE RECEP TAYYIP ERDOgan era lives on after the longtime Turkish leader won the May 28 presidential runoff against opposition challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu.

- YASMEEN SERHAN

That Erdogan survived the biggest test to his leadership in 20 years is remarkable given the state of Turkey's economy and lingering public anger over the government's response to earthquakes in February that left at least 50,000 people dead. But he has retained his grip on a nation that can serve either as a bridge or an impediment.